Genesee County, Michigan
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Interstates
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Michigan State Trunklines
M-13M-13 (Michigan highway)M-13 is a north–south state trunkline highway that runs through the Saginaw Bay region of the US state of Michigan. It runs from Interstate 69 south of Lennon to US Highway 23 near Standish. The southern section of the trunkline runs long a pair of county lines in a rural area dominated by farm...
M-15M-15 (Michigan highway)M-15 is a north–south state trunkline highway in the US state of Michigan. The southern terminus is a junction with US Highway 24 just south of Clarkston on the northwestern edge of the Detroit metropolitan area. The trunkline is a recreational route running north and northwest to the...
M-21M-21 (Michigan highway)M-21 is an east–west state trunkline highway in the US state of Michigan connecting the cities of Grand Rapids and Flint. The highway passes through rural farming country and several small towns along its course through the Lower Peninsula...
M-54M-54 (Michigan highway)M-54 is a state trunkline highway approximately long in the US state of Michigan that bypasses the city of Flint. It is named "Dort Highway" in much of its length, in honor of Flint carriage and automobile pioneer Josiah Dallas Dort, the business partner of General Motors founder William C. Durant...
M-57M-57 (Michigan highway)M-57 is an east–west state trunkline highway in the US state of Michigan. The highway connects US Highway 131 near Rockford on the west end to M-15 near Otisville in the Lower Peninsula. In between, the mostly rural highway passes through farmland and connects several highways and smaller towns...
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 436,141 people, 169,825 households, and 115,990 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 682 people per square mile (263/km²). There were 183,630 housing units at an average density of 287 per square mile (111/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 75.29% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 20.37% Black
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or African American
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, 0.55% Native American
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, 0.81% Asian
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
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, 0.78% from other races
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, and 2.18% from two or more races. 2.33% of the population were Hispanic
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or Latino
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of any race. 14.8% were of German
Germans
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, 9.4% English
English people
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, 9.2% American
United States
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, 8.6% Irish
Irish people
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and 5.0% Polish
Poles
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ancestry according to Census 2000. 95.7% spoke English
English language
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and 1.9% Spanish
Spanish language
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as their first language.
There were 169,825 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.40% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 16.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.70% were non-families. 26.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 8.90% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 92.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,951, and the median income for a family was $50,090. Males had a median income of $44,255 versus $27,418 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $20,883. About 10.20% of families and 13.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.10% of those under age 18 and 7.70% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public healthPublic health
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regulations and safeguards public health, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners
County commission
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controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.
Genesee County elected officials
| Executive Offices | officeholder | political party |
|---|---|---|
| Prosecuting Attorney Prosecutor The prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution in countries with either the common law adversarial system, or the civil law inquisitorial system... |
David Leyton | Democrat Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
| Sheriff Sheriff A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.... |
Robert J. Pickell | Democrat |
| County Clerk | Michael J. Carr | Democrat |
| County Treasurer Treasurer A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:... |
Deborah Cherry Deborah Cherry Deb Cherry is a former Democratic member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 26th District until she was elected Genesee County treasurer in 2010. Her district included parts of Genesee and Oakland counties. Previously she was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1995 to... |
Democrat |
| Register of Deeds | Rose Bogardus Rose Bogardus Rosalyn "Rose" Bogardus is a Democratic Party politician from Michigan currently serving as Genesee County, Michigan's Register of Deeds.-Early life:... |
Democrat |
| Drain Commissioner Drain commissioner A drain commissioner is an elected official in counties of the U.S. state of Michigan with a population over 12,000. In counties with a population under 12,000, the statutory duties and responsibilities of the drain commissioner are performed by the county's board of road commissioners.The office... & Cou nty Water Agent |
Jeffrey Wright | Democrat |
| County Surveyor | Kim R. Carlson | Democrat |
| Board of Commissioners | ||
| District | officeholder | political party |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Omar A. Sims | Democrat |
| 2nd | Brenda Clack Brenda Clack Brenda Clack is an African-American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. She is a Democrat and was until 2009 a member of the Michigan State House of Representatives. She represented the 34th House District , which is located in Genesee County, and includes much of the city of Flint... |
Democrat |
| 3rd | Jamie W. Curtis | Democrat |
| 4th | John W. Northrup | Democrat |
| 5th | Miles T. Gadola | Republican |
| 6th | Joseph Graves | Republican |
| 7th | Archie H. Bailey | Democrat |
| 8th | Ted Henry | Democrat |
| 9th | Patrick F. Gleason | Democrat |
| Circuit Court Judge | |
|---|---|
| Division | officeholder |
| Chief Judge Civil/Criminal |
Archie L. Hayman |
| Chief Judge Pro-Tem Civil/Criminal |
Richard B. Yuille |
| Family | Duncan M. Beagle |
| Civil/Criminal | Joseph J. Farah |
| Civil/Criminal | Judith A. Fullerton |
| Family | John A. Gadola John A. Gadola John A. Gadola is a circuit court judge in Genesee County, Michigan.-References:... |
| Civil/Criminal | Geoffrey L. Neithercut |
| Family | David J. Newblatt |
| Family | Michael J. Theile |
- Probate Court Judges
- Robert E. Weiss, Chief -- assigned to Family Division
- Jennie E. Barkey
| 67th District | |
|---|---|
| Division | Judge |
| Fenton Court, Chief Judge |
Mark McCabe |
| Mt. Morris Court Chief Judge Pro Tem |
Larry Stecco |
| Davison Court | John Conover |
| Flushing Court | David Goggins |
| 4th (Grand Blanc) | Christopher R. Odette |
| Burton Court | Richard Hughes |
Genesee County except for the City of Flint is covered under the jurisdiction of the 67th District Court of Michigan. District Courts have a limited jurisdiction as charged under state law. 67th District Court operates in seven divisions, each with a single judge except for the Central Court Division, which is used for jury and felony cases.
| Office | District | Officeholder | political party |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative | 5th | Dale E. Kildee Dale E. Kildee Dale Edward Kildee is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district, serving since 1977. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes Flint, Saginaw and Bay City... |
Democrat |
| State Senator | 26th | David B. Robertson | Republican |
| 27th | John J. Gleason | Democrat | |
| State Representative | 34th | Woodrow Stanley Woodrow Stanley Woodrow Stanley, a Democratic Party politician, is a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 34th District. He was a former mayor of Flint that was recalled from office in 2002.- Early life :... |
Democrat |
| 48th | Richard E. Hammel | Democrat | |
| 49th | Jim Ananich Jim Ananich James Ananich, or Jim Ananich, is a politician from the State of Michigan. He is a Democratic Party member of the Michigan State Representative representing the 49th District, which is located in Genesee County and includes part of the city of Flint.-Career:... |
Democrat | |
| 50th | Charles Smiley Charles Smiley Charles Smiley is a Michigan politician serving in Michigan State's House of Representatives.-Live:For 18 years Smiley worked at General Motors. Beginning in 1978, he worked for the City of Burton, Michigan as a firefighter.-Political live:... |
Democrat | |
| 51st | Paul Scott Paul H. Scott Paul Scott is an American politician from Grand Blanc, Michigan. A member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, Scott was recalled on November 8, 2011.-Early Life:Scott graducated from Grand Blanc High School in 2000... |
Republican | |
| Community College | C.S. Mott | Multiple; see article | Non-partisan |
Cities
- BurtonBurton, MichiganBurton is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 30,308 at the 2000 census, making Burton the second largest city in Genesee County.- Neighorhoods :...
- ClioClio, MichiganClio is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan.As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 2,483. Clio is home to Michigan's second tallest construction, the WEYI Tower...
- DavisonDavison, MichiganDavison is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 5,536 at the 2000 census. Davison is located within Davison Township, but is administratively autonomous....
- FentonFenton, MichiganFenton is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan that lies mostly in Genesee County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 11,756. The city was incorporated from Fenton Township in Genesee County, and the city and township are administratively autonomous.-History:In the 1970s, the city...
- FlintFlint, MichiganFlint is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and is located along the Flint River, northwest of Detroit. The U.S. Census Bureau reports the 2010 population to be placed at 102,434, making Flint the seventh largest city in Michigan. It is the county seat of Genesee County which lies in the...
- FlushingFlushing, MichiganFlushing is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,348 at the 2000 census. Flushing is considered a suburb of Flint. It is situated within the area of Flushing Charter Township, but is administratively autonomous...
- Grand BlancGrand Blanc, MichiganGrand Blanc is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan and a suburb of Flint. The population was 8,242 at the 2000 census. The city is situated within Grand Blanc Charter Township, but is politically independent...
- LindenLinden, MichiganLinden is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,861 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water....
- MontroseMontrose, MichiganMontrose is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,619 at the 2000 census. The city is situated within Montrose Township, but is politically independent.- History :...
- Mount MorrisMount Morris, MichiganMount Morris is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,194 at the 2000 census. The city is adjacent to Mount Morris Township, but is politically independent.- History:...
- Swartz CreekSwartz Creek, Michigan-Demographics:At the 2000 census, there were 5,102 people, 2,233 households and 1,460 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,269.6 per square mile . There were 2,355 housing units at an average density of 586.0 per square mile...
Villages
- GainesGaines, MichiganGaines is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 366 at the 2000 census. The village is within Gaines Township.-Government:...
- GoodrichGoodrich, MichiganGoodrich is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,353 at the 2000 census. The village is a suburb of Flint located within Atlas Township.-Geography:...
- LennonLennon, MichiganLennon is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 517 at the 2000 census. The village is situated on M-13, the boundary between Venice Township in Shiawassee County and Clayton Township in Genesee County and is partially in both....
(partially) - OtisvilleOtisville, MichiganOtisville is a village in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 882 at the 2000 census. The village is within Forest Township.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of...
- Otter LakeOtter Lake, MichiganOtter Lake is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. Approximately half of the village lies in Marathon Township in Lapeer County and half in Forest Township in Genesee County...
(partially)
Townships
CharterCharter township
A charter township is a form of local government in the U.S. state of Michigan. Townships in Michigan are organized governments. A charter township is a township that has been granted a charter, which allows it certain rights and responsibilities of home rule that are generally intermediary in...
- ClaytonClayton Township, Genesee County, Michigan-Government:Clayton has a Supervisor-Board style township government with elected supervisor, clerk, treasurer and four trustees.The township and Swartz Creek cooperate in operating the Swartz Creek Area Fire Department,...
- FentonFenton Township, MichiganFenton Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,968 at the 2000 census.-Communities:* The City of Fenton is in the southeast corner of the township, but is administratively autonomous...
- FlintFlint Township, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 33,691 people, 13,972 households, and 9,025 families residing in the township. The population density was 1,425.5 per square mile . There were 14,864 housing units at an average density of 628.9 per square mile...
- FlushingFlushing Township, MichiganFlushing Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 10,230 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- GeneseeGenesee Township, MichiganGenesee Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 24,125 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- Grand BlancGrand Blanc Township, MichiganGrand Blanc Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 35,705 at the 2010 census. The city of Grand Blanc is situated within the township, but is administratively autonomous...
- MontroseMontrose Township, MichiganThe Charter Township of Montrose is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,336 at the 2000 census...
- Mount MorrisMount Morris Township, MichiganMount Morris Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 23,725 as of the 2000 census.-Communities:...
- MundyMundy Township, Michigan-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,191 people, 4,876 households, and 3,583 families residing in the township. The population density was 338.8 per square mile . There were 5,047 housing units at an average density of 140.3 per square mile...
- ViennaVienna Township, Genesee County, MichiganVienna Charter Township is a charter township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 13,108 at the 2000 census.- Communities :* The city of Clio is within the township, but is administratively autonomous...
General law
Civil township
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- ArgentineArgentine Township, MichiganArgentine Township is a general law township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 6,521.-Communities:...
- AtlasAtlas Township, MichiganAtlas Township is a general law township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the township population was 7,257.-History:...
- DavisonDavison Township, MichiganDavison Township is a general law township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,722 at the 2000 census. The city of Davison is located within the township, but is administratively autonomous.-Geography:...
- GainesGaines Township, Genesee County, MichiganGaines Township is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,491 at the 2000 census.-Communities:*The Village of Gaines is located within the township....
- RichfieldRichfield Township, Genesee County, MichiganRichfield Township is a civil township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,170 at the 2000 census.-Communities:* Richfield Center is a small unincorporated community with the township at M-15 and Coldwater Road....
- ThetfordThetford Township, MichiganThetford Township is a general law township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 8,277 at the 2000 census.-Communities:* Thetford Center is an unincorporated community in the township at Center Road and Vienna Road....
- ForestForest Township, Genesee County, MichiganForest Township is a general law township of Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 4,738 at the 2000 census.-Communities:...
Unincorporated
CDPCensus-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
- ArgentineArgentine, MichiganArgentine is an unincorporated community in Argentine Township, Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place for statistical purposes, which has no legal status as a municipality. The population was 2,285 as of the 2000 census. It was first settled in...
- BeecherBeecher, MichiganBeecher is an unincorporated community in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is a census-designated place for statistical purposes and has no legal status as a municipality. The population was 12,793 at the 2000 census....
- Lake FentonLake Fenton, MichiganLake Fenton is an unincorporated community in Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is also a census-designated place for statistical purposes and has no legal status as a municipality. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 4,876...
Unincorporated community
- Atlas
- Bayport Park
- Brent Creek
- Duffield
- Farrandville
- Genesee
- Huntingtown
- Kipp Corners
- Lakeside
- Pine Run
- Richfield Center
- Rogersville
- Russellville
- Thetford Center
- Rankin
- Whigville
- Whitesburg
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Genesee County, Michigan